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Daniel Childs

Thomas Tuchel must trust Chelsea's own Lionel Messi as Romelu Lukaku solution uncovered

Kai Havertz might not have had a ground-breaking year but he certainly picked up a unique stat that places him in esteemed footballing company.

As noted in Chelsea's official end of term report for the forward, Havertz became the first player to score the match-winning goal in both the UEFA Champions League Final and Club World Cup Final since Lionel Messi in 2011.

Havertz's winning penalty against Palmeiras in extra-time of the FIFA Club World Cup final sealed the one trophy that had eluded the Blues, whilst continuing his talent for match-winning moments on the big stage, despite only being 22.

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